Join The Crew!
Heathcote was the place to 'Join the Crew' last weekend, an event that brought both volunteers and the public together. It was a chance to connect with some of the community groups linked to Heathcote, [...]
Interested in Railway History?
Rail trails evoke the interest of many people, some for their health and wellbeing/fitness, some exploring and experiencing the local natural environment or food/wine, while others seek out elements relating to the former railway. To [...]
Age No Barrier for Bicycle Riders
A chance to exercise away from busy roads, meet new friends, learn about interesting local attractions were some of the things experienced by bicycle riders during Seniors Week in Bendigo. One of the week's program [...]
Bicycle Rewards
Its all about timing, targets and tactics in implementing bike infrastructure. This was the message Bicycle Network CEO Craig Richards, as guest speaker at the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail AGM 8 October in [...]
Watering Plants for the Future
Seasonal changes have seen lower than average rainfalls occurring in central Victoria. This environmental challenge is also impacting on Bendigo's recent National Tree Day site of plants on the O'Keefe Rail Trail. Attempting to give [...]
Bike Infrastructure Challenges
Most cyclists love using bicycle specific infrastructure, such as easy accessible bike racks, protective bike lanes, or off-road paths/trails. Many of these are also regularly used by walkers and families, all with the intent of [...]
Ride4Seniors Week
Will the 2019 Seniors Week in Bendigo be special, be memorable, maybe life changing for you and your friends? Wednesday 9th October will see a free bicycle ride activity held on a short section of [...]
O’Keefe Trail Rated a Winner
Bendigo resident Keith Davenport definitely loves challenging himself, whether it is event running, road cycling in central Victoria, cycling in the French Alps, or jogging along beaches in his previous home country of New Zealand. [...]
Golden Wattles in Bloom along Trail
Spring in the Bendigo bush is just around the corner, which is a great time to experience the local natural bush environment highlighting the seasonal change with its flowers. Such was the ideal time this [...]
Trees, Trails and Volunteers
The old saying that “many hands make light work” is often true when it comes to volunteering, and this was the case for the 2019 National Tree Day (NTD). Planning by the City of Greater [...]